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It might not be Halloween, but James Guttman's son, Lucas, is all dressed up in his Raffi costume. James discusses the love his non-verbal son has for Raffi's music, the concert they attended, James's word-for-word memorization of Raffi's 1984 concert in Canada, and more. Plus, misconceptions about special needs families, helping his son learn new things, the wonderful person h...

James Guttman looks at the post about his son's special education that Facebook said was "too political" to boost, how we are stopping ourselves from being able to discuss important issues with each other, healing broken hearts, a near fight with a college football team, the times he thought he would die, appreciating the sky, taking his non-verbal son on car rides, and more. Plus,...

James Guttman returns with stories of his 2021 rebuilding after a divorce, overcoming hard times, his non-verbal son's autism diagnosis, heart surgery, parents helping kids in art contests, and where the family Elf on a Shelf came from. (HiBlogImDad.com Post:  " The Boy In My Son's Window ") It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Aw...

James Guttman looks at his non-verbal son's journey into middle school next year, his daughter's concerns about it, and why it doesn't cause him as much anxiety as it probably should. Plus, a great parenting moment, times he assumed his kids were being bad when they weren't (and vice versa), and more. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to...

James Guttman takes you to back to school night and how his first time attending his daughter's middle school tour brought with it epiphanies about education, adulthood, and the inspiration those seven minute speedy introductions brought. Plus, celebrating his new achievements, raising a great special needs sibling, and an unforgettable moment from his childhood...that James wasn't even...

James Guttman looks at the weird things our kids do, including similarities to us that we love to see and the similarities we hate to see. Plus, how some are hard-wired into our DNA, insane bedtime stories, and an important lesson about Halloween decorations.  It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, dig...

The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Those who attempt to poison and destroy my children will know my name when I lay my vengeance upon thee. Then, James Guttman will get free prison pudding. Plus, autism parenting phrases to know, how to feel old instantly, and a back to school jolt of electricty. It's Here! Get the...

James Guttman repeats weird things in his head and sometimes out loud. You do too. James looks at how similar that is to the way his non-verbal son might call out based on impulse, tantrums, chores, and a Moment of Sanity that happened today. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Fo...

On this week's show, James Guttman looks at the virtue of patience, starting his life over in 2021, other kids in his son's special needs class, Diff'rent Strokes (seriously), and a new feature's musical intro that hopefully everyone doesn't hate - but no promises. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, a...

This week, James Guttman talks about his son's meltdown at the pool and kind words from a stranger, his daughter's strange thoughts about s'mores and how he can relate, plus "IEP", Archie Bunker, and not making excuses.  It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print....

With his son, Lucas, by his side, James Guttman looks at how his kids keep him going, stimming, the freedom of being hated, and what he tells his daughter is the secret to knowing you're good at something. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram , ...

James Guttman returns with a look at annoying his children, his non-verbal son's evolving social skills, people who let their kids be weird, adults who expect you to correct behavior that you shouldn't correct, and why horror movies don't let 40 year old men play the hero. Momet of Sanity, Word & Phrases, and More - Tell James your thoughts at: HiBlogImDad.com/Contact Mentioned...

James Guttman is evolving Hi Pod! with a brand new segment, the return of a favorite, and a ton of topics including his place in Autism Acceptance for others, not being so ready to be offended, those who are, rude comments from people, genuine misunderstanding from others, and the day he decided to just "let them look."  Tell James your thoughts at: HiBlogImDad.com/Contact Mentioned HiBl...

This is the podcast that is decades in the making. James Guttman takes you behind the basement door as he looks at the state of his life, friends who have gone, friends he sent away, multiple families lost, and how the most important person never left. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or...

James Guttman is back in full form with a look at awkward moments we all share, how alternate timelines of existence have diminished his trepidation around people, his daughter's first "Moment of Awkward", and more. Plus, a look at the term "special needs" and why he sometimes uses it instead of "autism" for his child,  plus how extra time with his non-verbal son...

James Guttman spent the morning at the emergency walk-in center with stories of insanity. social media aggravation, and more. Plus, talk of this week's blogs about autism, school, and Chromebooks at HiBlogImDad.com. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , In...

James Guttman looks at sending his non-verbal son with autism to school and the different things any parent in his situation needs to do, remember, and realize in order to minimize worry. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube...

James Guttman talks tee ball with his son, the reminder that his special needs child is growing in both abilities and height. Plus the negative thoughts that we all sometimes encounter and how he has learned to manage them. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok ,...

On the heels of a successful, albeit brief, tee ball outing, James Guttman looks at how he helps his special needs son find new activities, toys, and events he enjoys. Why it can feel thankless and requires time, repetition, patience, repetition, energy, repetition, and repetition.  It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appr...

James Guttman shares a story about being "hypnotized" that sums up how we should all approach being positive. Plus, his son's third television in the middle of the night and how it all gets better in the morning. Also a look at this week's blog posts. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on...

Are you a special needs parent without a family or support system? James Guttman can relate...because he is one too. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I&apos...

James Guttman offers some "words of wisdom" based on lessons he's picked up from trial, error, and interacting with people in life. These are the things he tells his daughter to help her navigate the world and things he reminds himself of in order to do the same. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciat...

James Guttman talks about long-term anxiety and the ways he was able to eliminate it from his life. Plus, forgiveness, crazy teachers, and how his emotional roller coaster has been going haywire a bit. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook...

James Guttman has shared a lot of his life, but these ten things many, even those he knows personally, might not be aware of. JG's list, like any of ours, goes from shocking to silly. From near-death experiences to Hootie & The Blowfish.  It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or prin...

James Guttman looks at how the challenges we face can create bitterness for others. He also looks at how the bitterness from others can create bitterness for others too. Yet, staying true to yourself is all that really matters. Plus, his non-verbal son's early morning mosh-pitting, Autism Inclusion, and much more. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to A...